January 13, 2019 “The pursuit of normality is the ultimate sacrifice of potential.” Faith Jegede Cole In fact, the pursuit of normality has the potential to be the death of you. Normality is defined as “the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected”. In other… Read more
January 1, 2019 Wishing you a 2019 that is filled with moments of joy and genuine optimism, amidst the challenges that are a part of each of our lives. Thank you for your continued interest in the messages that Seedlings attempts to convey. Your emails and comments are always heart-warming… Read more
December 30, 2018 J.R.R. Tolkien said, “Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.” We like to think we are supportive, loving, and kind. Which certainly we often are. We are also self-centered, insecure, and sometimes downright thoughtless and unkind.… Read more
December 16, 2018 What is your relationship with time? Is it your friend, or your enemy? Is time something to embrace, or something to conquer? Do you sometimes find yourself racing to get through a task so that you can finally enjoy your ‘life’? Or waiting with baited breath for… Read more
December 2, 2018 I have been struggling with a feeling that I shared with a friend. The feeling was discomfort and it came from the idea that at times I have the thought that I’m ‘better than’ someone else. It was difficult to talk about without wanting to back-track, explain,… Read more
November 11, 2018 Listening isn’t that complicated. It’s just really hard. We have such a powerful drive to be heard and to feel understood that it becomes almost impossible to listen to, much less understand, someone else. At the same time, true listening is a skill we can sharpen with time… Read more
October 28, 2018 Feeling tense, anxious, overwhelmed and out of control? Here’s a simple method to calm yourself, without meds, in literally seconds. Breathe all the way out. That’s it. The usual response when someone expresses anxious feelings is to tell them to take a breath. Looking for anything that… Read more
October 14, 2018 Spine surgery two weeks ago has redirected most of my energy toward recovery, leaving me with just enough brain power to pen a few thoughts. Recovery is defined as return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. I’ve been having a hard time imagining ‘normal’. … Read more
September 30, 2018 Over the last year I have had plenty of time for self-reflection. I’ve been less mobile due to a car accident that was both a blessing and a curse. The mixed blessings are that I lost a car I loved, but I have a great new car… Read more
September 16, 2018 “And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” — Meister Eckhart What’s really going on between us and those we love? Why are relationship so hard? When we’re not sure who we are, or what we stand for, it can get confusing. … Read more